Porth yr Ogof cave
(Powys - GB)
51.800600,-3.556200
51.800600,-3.556200
Length 2530m Depth 60m
Location
Porth yr Ogof is located near Ystradfellte, near the Brecon Beacons National Park. Park at pay and display car park next to the visitor centre (usually there is a warden). Walk down the steep twisting path. Watch out for slippery rocks as you get close to the entrance of the cave.
Description
Short decription
One of the largest cave entrance in Wales (there are actually 15 entrances !) main entrance : 20 m wide and 3 m high , down the riverbed
Comments
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.8 | Ogof y Daren Cilau | 27000 | 192 |
| 63.5 | Gloucester Hole | ||
| 65.4 | Slaughter Stream Cave | 13000 | 100 |
| 184.1 | Thor's Cave | ||
| 192.3 | Bossen Hole | ||
| 195.3 | Poole's Cavern | ||
| 199.7 | Great Rutland Cavern | ||
| 205.8 | Little Bull Pit | ||
| 205.8 | Little Bull Pit |
A great introduction to caving
A great cave as an introduction to caving.- with some wading in the river Contact : www.ogof.org.uk/porth-yr-ogof.html
Didier Borg (30/03/2016)
🚶: 12m